SAN DIEGO PULSATES WITH LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCESYEAR-ROUND. FROM A-LIST BANDS AND MULTIDAYFESTIVALS TO INTIMATE SHOWS AND LOCAL DIVES,THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERY MUSICAL TASTE.Festivals

CRSSD FESTIVAL

Four years strong, this two-day electronic dance music
party takes over iconic Waterfront Park every spring and
fall. Craft beer, gourmet eats and sunsets over the bay
complement the world’s top DJ talent. Acts like Empire
of the Sun, Rüfüs Du Sol, Flume, Duke Dumont, John
Digweed, Claptone, Hayden James, Flight Facilities, Bob
Moses, and more take the stages of this beautiful bayfront
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KAABOO

Bands play nightly at this hip hidden
hangout in City Heights, known for
its low cover charge, reasonable drink
prices and local talent.

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CASBAH

Open since 1989, this Little Italy haunt
has seen the likes of Nirvana, Smashing
Pumpkins and the Lemonheads in its
early days. Today, up-and-coming local
and national bands hit the Casbah stage
and ’80s arcade games fill the back bar.

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The home court for San Diego State
University’s basketball teams welcomes
special performances during the off-season, including Fleetwood Mac (Dec.
8) and Trevor Noah (Dec. 15).
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MATTRESS FIRM
AMPHITHEATRE

This Solana Beach music joint rules as the
ultimate spot to see an intimate live show.
Bands range from Jimmy Buffet, the Rolling Stones and the Wailers to Thievery
Corporation and Rodrigo y Gabriela.

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This art deco theater built in the 1920s
stands out for its great acoustics,
manageable size, hip stand-up sets and
awesome rock and EDM shows.
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HUMPHREYS CONCERTS
BY THE BAY

Located on Shelter Island, this pretty
venue showcases jazz, soul and rock
legends. Some fans paddle over or
anchor up outside the venue to enjoy acts
like the Beach Boys, Yes, the B-52s, Joan
Baez, and Simple Minds without a ticket.
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MOONSHINE FLATS

Country fans can line dance and see live
performances at this downtown honky-tonk bar with a full kitchen.
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